Hello and welcome! This silly blog is an experiment in my own vanity in terms of my opinions on craft beer and music and various pairings (much like you would do with food). I definitely want to express that I am no expert in terms of brewing or in musical composition. This is merely opinion, my opinion (sometimes clouded by consumption) with regards to enjoyable beers and music. Cheers! (Check us out on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brews-and-Tunes/349546661726318?ref=hl)

Sunday, February 28, 2016

February 28th, 2016 - The Dissident Vs. Me!

Good evening! The Meista here tonight pairing "Vs." by Pearl Jam and The Dissident from Deschutes Brewing Company for ya! This one goes out to my brother, the infamous Daino!

Album Info:

Artist: Pearl Jam

Title: "Vs."

Recorded: March through May 1993 at The Site in Nicasio, California and Potatohead Studio in Seattle, Washington

Sound: With a looser and rawer sound than on the previous album, "Ten", Pearl Jam's "Vs." is more aggressive, more honest, and more powerful. Of the album's sound, Gossard once said, "We got our heavyosity out on that record." This is their best album in my opinion. It is richly textured, very full, intriguing, and masterfully produced.

Major themes: With lyrics examining personal, social, and political subject matter, themes include child abuse, the American gun culture, racism, relationships, loss, and indifference.

Taste: Like the nose, the taste of The Dissident is vinous, tart, slightly boozy, woody, earthy, and funky. There are notes of lemon juice, Pinot Noir, tart cherry juice, oak, wild yeast, plum, and leather.

Mouthfeel: Light-bodied and well-carbonated, the mouthfeel of The Dissident is very tart, sharp, and woody with a dry finish with lots of lingering sour notes.

Overall pairing: The compelling nature of Deschutes' The Dissident is perfect for the uniquely aggressive sound of Pearl Jam's "Vs."! There are complexities in both the brew and the album that are very difficult to pin down... true originals, but with an essence of things that came before... brilliant!